How far is Salem, NH from Freedom, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Freedom, NH is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Freedom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Freedom.
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Start on the route
34 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ayers Village Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ayers Village Road
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Continue on State Route 97
1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 97
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Amesbury, Salisbury
1942 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike
34.2 mi · 45 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
21.2 mi · 32 min · White Mountain Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1337 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Ossipee Trail
5.3 mi · 8 min · Ossipee Trail
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Turn left onto Green Mountain Road
1407 ft · 34 sec · Green Mountain Road
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Continue on Eaton Road
2639 ft · 1 min · Eaton Road
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Turn right onto Freedom Village Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Freedom Village Road
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Turn slight left
51 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight left onto Elm Street
958 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Freedom.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Spaulding Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike
34.2 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Salem and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Freedom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Freedom?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Somersworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Salem and 48.3 miles from Freedom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Freedom.
Stop Ideas Near Somersworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somersworth.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Freedom. Straight-line distance: 71.23 mi (114.63 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Freedom
Town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 43.8123000, -71.0356200 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freedom (-71.03562, 43.8123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.20 | $30.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.57 | $33.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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